Chabot v. Kelly

Plaintiff’s complaint sought specific performance of an alleged oral agreement entered into by her and George H. Shannon during his lifetime. She claimed that he had agreed to furnish her with board, room and clothing, and to make a will naming her as sole beneficiary, provided she advance money to him so that he could acquire a rooming house at 27 West Superior Street, Chicago, and provided also that she operate and manage the rooming house for him. She alleged performance on her part and failure on his. Defendant, who is the administrator and principal beneficiary under the will of Shannon,…